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This fun, quick, inexpensive way to decorate your feet is so creative, yet easy with a little bit of fabric torn into strips OR some ribbon!

It’s a great camp craft, teen activity, girls day project to have for days at the pool, or to make to match your summer outfits, or just because you want to have an excuse to dress up your feet!!!

DIY Funky Flip Flops

Supplies:

• A pair of plain flip flops

• Fabric of your choice OR 1″ wide ribbon would work just as well, cut into 6″ lengths

• Pinking Shears

• Ruler

Directions: First you will want to cut strips of fabric into 1 inch wide and 6 inches long.

The strips do not need to be exact.Don’t worry if you don’t have pinking shears you can use a pair of regular scissors as well.

When cutting the fabric, use about 25-30 strips of fabric per flip flop (depending on the shoe size.)

Next you will want to tie the fabric around the flip flop straps.When tying the fabric around the flip flop, tye it into one knot. If you are going to use more than one type of material start alternating at this point.

You may notice your strands starting to fray. This is what adds charm!

Tie all the way down until there is about 2 inches of the flip flop strap showing.

You want to stop here, for comfort when wearing:)

Trim the edges to your preferred length.

Now you can make several, varying the color of the flip flop and fabric or ribbon!

Recycle and Re-Purpose! What a GREAT craft project. We asked neighbors to collect their pop tabs to show you how to make necklaces, headbands, key chains, bracelets – the sky’s the limit to what you can create!You can use ribbon of your choice; a terrific way to use up those extra pieces. These are for guys and gals alike. My daughter Delsi was so kind to learn to do this just for YOU. So grab some pop tabs, ribbon and accessorize, make these up for gifts, girls night out, or anything your heart desires.

Directions:This is the pattern of the soda can tops to make the jewelry.Start by weaving the ribbons through the soda tabs, leaving about 4″ – 8″ inches at one end for tying.

Lay another tap ON TOP of the one with the ribbon woven throughWeave ribbon through both tabsIt will look like this

The next tab will be placed UNDERNEATH the previous tab

Here is another view as you continue weavingSide view of the weavingRemember you alternate the tabs ON TOP to weave the ribbon, then UNDERNEATH the previous tab to weave the ribbon.Pull through the back side as shown here.

When you reach the desired length, go through the ends of the soda tab without adding another soda can top.

To finish tie the ribbon ends in a knot to secure. To wear, tie the ribbons in a loose knot or bow.For the key chain at the beginning, leave room for a loop, tie a knot and continue as directed above.

Thank you Delsi for doing this tutorial for us! Copyright Carrie Groneman, A Mother’s Shadow, 2014 Recognize a blessing and be a blessing today.

Do you want to stand out this summer? Here is the say to style out in front of the crowd and be a trend-setter.

These Yo Yo’s are incredibly easy to make, even for the ‘non-sewer’ and a perfect craft for kids, teens and adults.

It is very inexpensive and you can make a tote for your crafts, overnight travel, a very thought gift or for any purpose you have in mind.

I promise they are SO easy, that kids through any age can make them. I will give you easy step-by-step picture tutorials on how to make this chic tote to carry anything your heart desires. A fabulous way to use up scrap fabric too! Simply click on over and let’s get started.

7″-13″ fabric – the YO YO will be half the dimension from the width you begin with. Choose as many designs and colors as you desire for your tote HERE are some I thought might be really fun to work with all ready to go

No Sew Fabric Adhesive – I found this is the best fabric glue that holds, but doesn’t make your fabric go all stiff, hard and crunchy

Embellishments for center of each YO YO – Like THESE could would go with the fabric above

1 1/2″ wide double sided ribbon approx. 1 1/2 – 2 times the width of the tote, optional, or cover the top of the tote with more YO YO’s

Directions:

Using a cup, bowl or compass trace a circle in your fabric

With scissors, cut out as many circles are you want to decorate your tote.Cut varying sizes for interestThread your needle with a double strand, with enough length to go around the circle, but not so much that it easily tangles.

Make a knot in the end except leave a 3″ tail – this is VERY important!!!Stitch about 1/4″ in from the outer edge all around the circle, stopping when reaching the beginning threads.

Pull the threads taught, but do not break them. Careful not to use your superman strength here – save that for another time.Tie a knot with the threads to form a tight circle. Again, don’t get carried away and break the threads with your buffness.Trim any stray threads and excess fabric at the top of the circle above the stitches you just sewed.Play with the circles to see where you want them. Experiement.

Then glue the Yo Yo in place.

Next, glue the embellishment in the center of the Yo Yo to give it a finished lookNow for the ribbon. Burn the edge of the ribbon to prevent fraying.Thread a needle with a double thread at least the width of the tote.

Turn the end over 1/4″ then again 1/4, this give a nice looking edge.

Now push the threaded needle through the layers you just made.With stitches about 1/4″ apart, being to hand sew down the middle of the ribbon, gathering the ribbon a little as you go.

This step will help you see how much ribbon you want to use, and how far of the length to sew.Continue until you are pleased with the length and how loose or tight the ribbon is gathered.

Tie the end of the thread by making a knot at the end of the ribbon and going back through a couple of times to secure it.

With the No Sew Glue, place a drop at one end of the tote, and place the gathered ribbon wherever your little heart desires.

Push it in place to secure.Gently continue the length of the tote with this same step, gluing every inch or so, depending on ribbon; you may need a bit more glue and closer spacing between glue spots.I chose to twist the ribbon as I glued it to the tote because the ribbon was patterned on both sides; which I liked, and for interest.Secure with glue at the other end of the toteI had enough ribbon to make a bow on the handle, which I also secured in place with a bit of glueAllow your project to sit for 24 before using to allow the glue to set up *See glue bottle for instructions

Now you have a fun tote for summer fun, vacations, crafts, a gift, or for anything that will make your life complete, lol!

I want to thank Barbara at Bits Of Ivory for the inspiration and instructions on a basic fabric yo yo. You can see her YO YO creationHERE

Blogging has opened a wonderful world of new friends, including other bloggers. One of these very special gals is Barbara, who has a beautiful blog Bits of Ivory.com She makes yo yos, and it’s been years since I whipped up a few. We teamed up to bring you these little throw-back gems. Barbara made up some very clever yo yo clothes pins for Teacher Appreciation that you can see HERE. Mine can be for Mother’s Day, Thinking of You or for any old reason.You’re going to love these! These fabric yo yo magnets are useful, economical gifts for Mother’s Day, Teacher Appreciation, Birthdays – just because! So easy and quick you make up a bunch while watching your favorite program. I’d love to see what you create!

Double layer Clothespin MagnetSupplies:

Clothes pin

4″ x 4″ cotton fabric

1 3/4″ wide netting – approx.

14″ long Thread

Needle

Scissors

All purpose glueMod Podge & sponge brush

Optional1″ button or embellishment Decorative paper

Magnets – use strong ones so the clip can actually hold things without sliding down the fridge.

Hot Glue OR E6000 Glue (follow instructions on the package)

Directions:

Cut the decorative paper 5/16″ wide the length of the clothes pin; or adjust for width of clothes pin.

With the all purpose glue, paste the paper strip onto the clothespin. Use the mod podge to secure and protect the paper, if desired. Allow to dry

Cut the netting to 1 3/4″ wide to 13″-14″ long (I cut several at a time as you can see here)Using TWO layers, thread the needle to about a 16″ double length with an approx. 3″ tail after the knot.

With short stitches, hand sew the length of the netting.Gather by pulling together.

Tie the tail and the end with the needle together to form a tight circle.Use a cup, bowl or compass to draw an approximate 3″ diameter circle.Cut (ok, ok, the picture is odd, but I couldn’t cut with my left hand and take the pic with my right, so here’s what ya get)Thread the needle again with 16″ thread, leaving a 3″ tail after the knot.Hand stitch with short stitches around the circle.Gather and pull gently tight. Tie the tail and the other end together tightly.Cut threads

Glue the netting to the clothespin, then the yo yo, finish with the button.

Glue the magnet on the back.

Puffy Fabric Flower Clothespin Magnet

Supplies:

Clothes pin

5″ x 5″ fabric such as a seer sucker

5/8″ wide ribbon

Thread

Needle

Scissors

1″ flat embellishment

Magnets – use strong ones so the clip can actually hold things without sliding down the fridge.

Hot Glue OR E6000 Glue

Directions:

Measure the ribbon to be about 1″ longer than the clothespin.

Tuck under the ends and glue as shown. Using a glue gun, apply a small amount of glue and attach ribbon.Make the yo yo using a 4″ circle as shown above.

Attach the embellishment with the hot glue.

Glue the magnet to the back.

Yo Yo Bow Magnet

Supplies:

Clothes pin

5″ x 5″ cotton fabric

Thread

Needle

Scissors

1″ flat button or embellishment

5/8″ wide ribbonMagnets – use strong ones so the clip can actually hold things without sliding down the fridge.

Hot Glue OR E6000 Glue

Directions:

Cut a 4″ diameter circle in fabric and gather as shown above to form a yo yo.

Measure the ribbon and cut the same length as the clothespin.Hot glue the ribbon onto the clothespin. Then attach the fabric yo yo, the embellishment and magnet.Tie a bow in 1/4″ ribbon and glue onto the clothespin.

Now you can get creative and make your own fabulous magnets for yourself and gifts.

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A Mother’s Shadow offers a unique range of topics, because we are all in various stages of life; which changes continually. Here you will find valuable knowledge, skills and encouragement to build and maintain a solid foundation for your family and marriage. Also, tools for a happy life, as well as how to leave a legacy of honor and integrity for your posterity and all who will pass your way.